Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furcatus
ID:
853502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Flüggé) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 8: 205 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852837

Common Names

  • Furcatus Carpetgrass
  • Forked Carpetgrass
  • Fork-leaved Carpetgrass

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Description

Axonopus furcatus (also called Carpetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing grass with a creeping habit and short, stiff culms. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests, in grasslands, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Axonopus furcatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axonopus furcatus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axonopus furcatus can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Axonopus furcatus

Axonopus furcatus is native to tropical and subtropical parts of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Axonopus furcatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axonopus furcatus?

Axonopus furcatus

What is the common name of Axonopus furcatus?

Forked Axonopus

Where is Axonopus furcatus found?

Axonopus furcatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Axonopus genus

Axonopus amapaensis, Axonopus anceps, Axonopus andinus, Axonopus argentinus, Axonopus aureus, Axonopus boliviensis, Axonopus brasiliensis, Axonopus capillaris, Axonopus casiquiarensis, Axonopus caulescens, Axonopus centralis, Axonopus chaseae, Axonopus chimantensis, Axonopus chrysoblepharis, Axonopus ciliatifolius, Axonopus comans, Axonopus comatus, Axonopus complanatus, Axonopus compressus, Axonopus conduplicatus, Axonopus cuatrecasasii, Axonopus debilis, Axonopus elegantulus, Axonopus eminens, Axonopus equitans, Axonopus fastigiatus, Axonopus fissifolius, Axonopus flabelliformis, Axonopus flexuosus, Axonopus furcatus, Axonopus gracilis, Axonopus grandifolius, Axonopus herzogii, Axonopus hoehnei, Axonopus jeanyae, Axonopus junciformis, Axonopus kuhlmannii, Axonopus laxiflorus, Axonopus laxus, Axonopus leptostachyus, Axonopus longispicus, Axonopus magallanesiae, Axonopus marginatus, Axonopus morronei, Axonopus oiapocensis, Axonopus paschalis, Axonopus passourae, Axonopus pennellii, Axonopus piccae, Axonopus poiophyllus,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27345-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].